iniquitous

[ ih-nik-wi-tuhs ]

adjective

1. characterized by injustice or wickedness; wicked; sinful.

   Synonyms: wrong, unjust, base, evil, perverse, nefarious, flagitious

   Antonyms: righteous

Other Words From

• in·iqui·tous·ly adverb
• in·iqui·tous·ness noun
• unin·iqui·tous adjective
• unin·iqui·tous·ly adverb
• unin·iqui·tous·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of iniquitous¹

First recorded in 1720–30; iniquit(y) + -ous

Example Sentences

And there are those who have a vision, if one can call it that, that sees all the above as not just unfortunate but iniquitous.

From The Daily Beast

Besides, the law might be against me—Scotland's iniquitous law; but in Heaven's sight Maude was my wife, not the other.

From Project Gutenberg

This iniquitous and anti-christian enactment has been carried into effect in several instances.

From Project Gutenberg

No more will ladies comin' into this counthry have to conceal curling stones in their stockin's to avoid th' iniquitous customs.

From Project Gutenberg

The distinctive trait of civilized man is to obey what the majority of men regard as iniquitous, contrary to conscience.

From Project Gutenberg

The iniquitous devices having failed, Herbert did not dare to take away his life.

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